Countymakes deal for managing cricket games

Broward County commissioners reached an agreement with Worldwide Sports Management for the arrangement and promotion of international cricket events at Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium in Lauderhill, according to a county news release. The stadium— theUnited States’ only International Cricket Council-certified stadium — is to host international events yearly. It can house about 15,000 spectators. Thefacility“was built specifically to meet ICC standards, adn this agreement will allow the stadium to fully meet its promise of bringing international events to Broward County on a regular basis,” Worldwide Sports Management president Kris Persaud said in a statement. the Broward Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division for the purpose of strengthening homes in the BrowardMunicipal Services District againsthurricanesandstorms. Residents on the waitlist of income-eligible homeowners are prioritized for assistance, which may include repairs to stormproof windows, doors and roofs. The funds come as a no-interest fiveyear mortage, which requires the owner to occupy the property for five years and does not need to be repaid if requirements are met. Visit broward.org/housing. five given this year. BrowardMayorBarbara Sharief said in a news release that Henry “is acknowledged by this County Commission, her employees and her peers as a person of character, integrity and action.” As Broward’s chief executive officer, Henry helped the county weather the economic recession; renovate Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; regionalize 911 service; and establish the Southeast Florida Regional ClimateChangeCompact, among other accomplishments. She is the first African-Americanwomanto receive the Award for Career Excellence, according to a county news release.